A guide to creating jagged and flaming sawtooth-style balloons.
Word Arrangement
Techniques for arranging and fitting words within the balloon.
Multiple Outline SFX
Create double- and triple-outlined SFX in Illustrator.
Floating Text & Captions
Use ‘loose’ or ‘floating’ text to save space & create rhythm on crowded pages.
The Layer Method
Our top Secret time-saving technique for creating and merging balloons and tails in Illustrator.
Working With Open FX Fonts
Tips for using open face sound effect fonts and filling them with color.
Dashed Iron Man Balloons
How to create dashed-line Iron Man style balloons in Illustrator.
Jagged Burst Balloons
How to create jagged or spiked balloons.
Tattered Captions
How to create rough or tattered looking captions.
Overlapping Balloons
How to connect two balloons around a third and make them overlap properly.
